Dear sponsor
My name is Andrii. I am 11 years old and live in a village. I have two brothers, Ruslan and Denys. I love playing and building doghouses. My best friend is Ernest, and we enjoy fishing together. In the summer, I love swimming. I am in the 5th grade. I walk to school, where I spend six hours a day. I enjoy my work education class but don’t like English. My favorite food is meat dumplings, and for holidays, I love roast chicken. In my free time, I like riding my bike. When I grow up, I want to become a police officer. Thank you for helping civilians.
Andrii
Caseworker Comments:
Meet Andrii, a lively and cheerful boy with a heart full of kindness. He is always busy, whether he’s crafting something with his hands or lending a helping hand around the house. Andrii loves to run and play with his brothers and friends, and at home, he helps his grandmother by mopping the floors. When he has the chance, his favorite activities are fishing and playing football. He also enjoys attending Sunday school and summer camps.
Despite Andrii’s joyful nature, his life has been filled with challenges. Andrii and his three brothers live with their grandparents. Their grandmother works seasonal jobs whenever she can, while their grandfather, due to poor health, is only able to do occasional odd jobs. Sadly, their mother is not present in their lives, appearing only rarely, although she has not lost her parental rights. The grandmother, who has taken on the responsibility of raising the boys, receives no financial support from the state, and her income is far from sufficient to meet the family’s needs.
The family lives in very poor and distraught conditions. Although they have managed to make some superficial repairs in one room, the house overall is in a terrible and horrific state. The living environment is tough, with the house being old and in disrepair. The kitchen, located in the hall, has not been repaired in a long time, and the stove that heats the house is also in bad condition. The furniture is old and in dreadful condition, and there is a persistent problem with fungus. Despite their efforts to keep the house clean, the boys are growing up in an environment that is far from ideal.
The family is open to receiving help, as they desperately need support to improve their living conditions. They require assistance to furnish the house with necessities and provide food, clothing, and school supplies for the children. The grandmother, who works seasonally in the fields of a neighboring village, does her best to care for the boys.
Even with these hardships, the boys remain close, often going for walks and playing together. Andrii, along with his brother Denys, are friendly, sincere, and active. The younger brother attends a special needs school for children with developmental delays, while the older one struggles with communication and tends to keep to himself. Despite everything, the boys find comfort in their grandmother’s care, and they cherish their time together. Your support would make a world of difference to Andrii and his family during this challenging time.
